Since the first Ducks Unlimited Canada project in 1938, our people have led the way in wetland conservation.
Ducks Unlimited Canada is guided by an elected board of directors, who contribute a broad range of expertise. They work with staff to engage the passion and talents of supporters and partners across the country. Everyone involved with DUC, from our president to an event volunteer, plays an important role in our conservation success.
Good Governance
We strive for good governance by demonstrating best practices, accountability and transparency in everything we do. Our annual reports and financial statements outline recent conservation activities and describe how your supporter dollars make a difference.
We also encourage you to speak up about your concerns. Our Whistle Blower Policy makes it easy to come forward in confidence with questions about our financial and operational activities.
Board of Directors
DUC’s board of directors is made up of professionals and philanthropists from across Canada and the United States. We are currently seeking volunteers of exceptional stature to join our board. Learn more about this opportunity.
Officers of the Board
Brian Gray
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Harris
Chairman of the Board
Roger d’Eschambault
President
Patrick O'Connor
Vice-President
Shawn Graham
Secretary
Sara Penner
Treasurer
Board of Directors
British Columbia
- Ray Maher
- Greg Sawchuck
- Nancy Wilkin
Alberta
Saskatchewan
- Grant Devine
- John Eagle
- Bryan Leverick
- James McHattie
Manitoba
- Rob Burns
- Kevin McFadden
- Patrick O’Connor
- Rob Penner
- Sara Penner
- James A. Richardson
Ontario
- Tom Davidson, Jr.
- Philip Holst
- Fawn Jackson
- Rob Tamblyn
- Gregory Weeks
Québec
- Vincent Bernier
- Sebastien Charbonneau
- Roger d’Eschambault
- Alain Sagi
- Michael Solomita
New Brunswick
- Shawn Graham
- Kevin Harris
Newfoundland & Labrador
- Dwight Ball
Northwest Territories
- Clayton G. Balsillie
Nova Scotia
- Linda Brigley
- Grenville Jones
- James Lawley
American Directors
- Bill Ansell
- Paul Boehne
- Sarah Curtis
- Grady Hartzog, Jr.
- Rogers Hoyt, Jr.
- Rusty Legg
- Monty Lewis
- Joseph G. Mazon
- Joseph Nicosia
- Clay Rogers
- Doug Schoenrock
- Chuck Smith
- Suzanne Sullivan
- John Tomke
- Mike Woodward
Honorary Directors
- Mel F. Belich, Q.C.
- David C. Blom
- Peter D. Carton
- James E. Couch
- C. Neil Downey
- Malcolm M. “Mac” Dunfield
- John C. Eaton
- Jack H. Hole
- Arthur L. Irving
- Duncan M. Jessiman
- John D. McDiarmid
- John R. Messer
- George C. Reifel
- Duncan W. Sinclair
- William G. Turnbull
- Tom Worden
- G. Tod Wright
Directors Emeriti
- Mr. Paul R. Bonderson, Jr.
- Richard A.N. Bonnycastle
- Ross E. Gage
- Ronald J. Hicks
- D. Gavin Koyl
- H. Graham LeBourveau, FCA
- W. Bruce Lewis
- James D. MacDonald
- Barry H. Martin
- David McCoy
- Travis G. Peckham
- G. David Richardson
- Roland E. Rivalin, Q.C.
- Gilles Rivard, Q.C.
- Mauri M. Rutherford
- Terry Sparks
- Fred Wagman
- W. John D. Woodward
Executive Vice-President Emeritus
- Stewart Morrison
Leadership Team
Brian Gray
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Marcy Sullivan
Chief Financial Officer
Janine Massey
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Pat Kehoe
Chief Conservation Officer
Jim Brennan
National Director of Industry & Government Relations
Mark Gloutney
National Director of Science, Education and Business Planning
Rhonda McDougal
Acting National Director of Business Development
Chris Pullen
National Director of Sustainability Solutions
Paul Thoroughgood
National Manager of Agricultural Sustainability
Gabrielle Battiste
General Counsel, Governance and Corporate Secretary
Kirsten Hayes
Director of Human Resources